Travel Planning

News / Technology

My Method... A tale of two zoos and conversational technology

By Don White - Satisfi Labs | November 9, 2021

Travelers have put the spotlight on the trip planning process during the pandemic and providing reassurance to tourists has led to the implementation of new technologies. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer to retire after two decades at helm

By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2021

Tripadvisor announced the news in tandem with its financial report for the third quarter of 2021. Kaufer says he will remain in his position until a successor is named. Read More

News / Technology

The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero

By Linda Fox | November 8, 2021

The accommodations industry is responsible for 10% of the total tourism sector's annual emissions. Read More

News / Online

Uber reports $2.4B loss but mobility "reignited"

By Linda Fox | November 5, 2021

Uber says mobility gross bookings hit $10 billion in Q3 and airport activity is increasing in the U.S. Read More

News / Online

Amazon to offer travel in India via MakeMyTrip

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2021

The deal is part of Amazon Pay’s bid to add value by offering more services to consumers in the country. Read More

News / Online

EaseMyTrip acquires Traviate for B2B hotels push

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2021

EaseMyTrip hopes to gain a new revenue stream through the acquisition of Traviate. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Growth trends and challenges for travel startups

By PhocusWire | November 2, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Trippers CEO Charlotte Franzellin explains why the travel planning app launched amid the pandemic and the challenges of entering the travel tech space. Read More

News / Online

Trivago eyes Spring for return of normal travel

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021

The company has seen gains in net income, total revenue and EBITDA as a result of a recovery in referral revenue and qualified referrals in Europe and the Americas. Read More

News / Online

Eco-friendly options and cost hit sustainable travel behavior

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021

A report coinciding with the COP26 Summit found consumers often can't find or didn't realize sustainable travel options are available. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Next billion online travel consumers ready for the taking

By Linda Fox | October 29, 2021

The future cohort will have different values and behaviors and will require flexibility and an Amazon-like experience. Read More

News / Startups

Chalo acquires Shuttl to boost bus travel service

By Linda Fox | October 28, 2021

The combined companies will run more than 25 million bus rides a month. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor's rejected or removed reviews are increasing in number

October 27, 2021

The company says the two million reviews in question represent about 9% of all submissions, with almost one million of those judged to be fraudulent. Read More

News / Distribution

Airline execs push back on tech naivete claims

By Linda Fox | October 26, 2021

Airline industry figures believe carriers are moving to modern technology such as cloud as they look to match the experience of online retailers. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: Elude helps travelers find and book trips based on budget

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2021

Elude takes a budget-first approach to booking travel, surfacing customizable trip packages to users that fit within their desired price range. Read More